‘Rescues come with whiskers’: Broward firefighters save 5 tiny stowaways
Five kittens are on their way to new homes after first responders made an unexpected rescue this week.
Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department firefighter-EMTs from Engine 109 B-Shift extracted the palm-sized cats from a car’s engine compartment, according to July 7 social media posts.
The vehicle owner is keeping two kittens, while the other three were taken to a rescue, according to officials.
“Just another day at the firehouse… where sometimes the rescues come with whiskers, tiny paws, and absolutely no regard for vehicle maintenance,” the department’s Instagram and Facebook posts read.
Cats and kittens tend to seek out engine compartments for warmth or to get away from harsh weather.
Drivers, especially those who see feral cats around frequently, can check for stowaways by listening for telltale meows and banging on the hood.
This story was originally published July 9, 2026 at 11:39 AM with the headline "‘Rescues come with whiskers’: Broward firefighters save 5 tiny stowaways."
